Police seek help identifying woman found dead in Free State river - IOL

The SAPS has urged the public to help identify the body of a woman who was found in the Liebensbergvlei River near Bohlokong.

The body of an unknown woman has been retrieved from the Liebenbergsvlei River in the Free State, with police appealing for help in identifying her.

The woman’s body was retrieved by the Phuthaditjhaba Police Search and Rescue Team’s Sergeant Mabe and Constable Rampai, with assistance from the local Emergency Medical Services personnel.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the woman was found dressed in blue tracksuit pants and a pink T-shirt.

Police estimate that the woman is in her twenties.  

Since her identity remains unknown, the SAPS has opened an inquest docket to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.

A spokesperson said that police cannot release more information about the woman’s case as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist in identifying the deceased or locating her family and relatives should contact Bohlokong Detective Warrant Officer Hescock on 082-453-0794.